I can see my wee brother going through some of initial stages of realisation of being an 'outcast' trying not to let anyone know late 70s early 80s - teens. Poor babe. (I knew only because his porno books were poorly hidden when I tidied his bedroom one time too well). The program to me depicts a fair representation of the early duplicity of the main character. It was not an era for a homosexual lad to admit his sexuality to ANYONE except his equals at that time. David had an older partner for a couple of years but met a younger guy and had an absolute blast for another couple of years. He died 1995 after his AIDS riddled his once bonny face and body - one last thump to his heart was too much. He would be 61 today.